By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Regional Criminal Investigation Department South has arrested four people in connection with the alleged murder of Gilo Simenda, who was stabbed to death following an “after BECE” entertainment gathering in Gerehun Town, Baoma Chiefdom, Bo District. Police said the suspects were picked up on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Parliament has put off further debate on the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025 until Friday, July 31, 2026, after a marathon and contentious session that ran from Tuesday morning into the early hours of Wednesday. The Bill seeks to introduce major changes to the 1991 Constitution, including district-block…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Residents of Pamoronko have thrown their weight behind a new initiative by the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre to bring informal settlements into the conversation on sustainable land use, calling it a critical step in tackling climate risks and improving living conditions. The community engagement, held under SLURC’s Urban Futures…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has initiated a coordinated push to transform Sierra Leone’s tourism, hospitality, and creative industries into key drivers of economic diversification, job creation, and innovation. The move followed a high-level stakeholder meeting at Dove’s Nest, Aberdeen, where government officials and industry executives agreed on…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Connaught Hospital has achieved a major medical milestone after successfully carrying out its first brain tumour surgery, marking a new chapter for specialized care in Sierra Leone. The operation was performed under the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex Neurosurgery Programme at the country’s premier referral hospital. It was…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT. It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sadness that the Ministry, Ministers, and Members of Christ Healing Center International, Sub-Regional Headquarters – Eastern Region, regret to announce the passing of our beloved Minister Prophetess Sarah Jombla. Sunrise : _2nd April 1961Sunset : 15th July 2026Age : 65 Years We thank God for her…
In Loving MemoryIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing ofOur elder brother, Bashiru Deen Lawalwho passed away on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026. In the US Janazah Prayer: Wednesday, 29th July 2026Venue: Foulah Town MosqueBurial: Aku Muhammad Cemetery, Kennedy StreetTime: 4:30PM Sympathy Visits: 49 Mountain Cut-Off, Foulah Town, Freetown. Rest well Bashiru….
The Koker family of Goderich wishes to inform friends and families that the 40th day Ceremony Celebration of late Madam Elizabeth Mam Sese Koker.Who departed this life on 10th June, 2026.Will be held on Sunday 26th July, 2026At The Milton Margai Memorial Church Goderich.Time: 10am.May her gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Railways Development and Regulatory Authority has moved to strengthen oversight of the country’s railway industry with a draft regulatory framework aimed at improving governance, safety, and investor confidence. SLRDRA convened a high-level stakeholder consultation this week to review the draft before it is presented to Cabinet and…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S Lawmakers from both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party and the opposition All People’s Congress have voiced joint opposition to a provision in the Constitutional Amendment Bill that would allow independent candidates to contest the presidency. During debate on the Bill this week, several MPs argued against opening the presidential…
